I've had my First
Alexander Lesson--What Do I Do Now? - by Catherine Kettrick
If you are like many new Alexander Technique students, you probably experienced new kinesthetic sensations in your first lesson, and are now wondering how to re-create that experience. You may be puzzled about heads and bodies and why heads should go forward and up and bodies should follow. You may wonder what thinking has to do with moving. And probably most of all you just want to
know what to do to make it all happen again. This article will outline some basic concepts underlying the Alexander Technique, and answer some of the most common questions new students ask. (auch in Deutsch)

Stress - by David Langstroth
An introductory article on the Technique (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Alexander The Great - by Juliet Warkentin An introductory article on the Technique (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Alexander Technique: What is it? - by Janet Wright Introductory article on the Technique. The Alexander Technique is a way of becoming more aware of your balance and how you move.

Sun and Moon - by Tommy Thompson
A talk given at the 6th International Congress of the Alexander Technique in Freiburg, Germany in 1999 on the day of the eclipse of the sun by the moon, as Tommy explores what happens when you make changes in the primary source, (i.e., attentional recognition) versus making changes in what is reflected in the body (i.e. kinesthetic recognition).

Dimensions of Embodiment - by David Mills
Excerpts from David's doctoral thesis which aims to lay a theoretical foundation for a synthesis of the practical work of George Kelly and Alexander. The primary premise is that the act of comprehending is an embodied act, and as such is as subject to the conditions of the coordination of the whole person as is any other act. The second, practical, aim has been to develop a
conversational methodology for dealing with learning in a more fully embodied way. In three parts.

Alexander Technique and Somatics - by Barbara Conable An article by Barbara Conable on the relationship between the AT and other somatic fields (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Three Lessons From Dewey - by Richard M. Gummere, Jr.
Frank Pierce Jones remarked that John Dewey learned a lot from F. Matthias Alexander but Alexander learned nothing from Dewey. Well, F.M. is gone, like a great meteor. But if the rest of us turned to Dewey, what might we learn?

The Rounder We Go, The Samer We Get - by David Gorman Ever wondered why everything you do to escape a vicious circle only seems to dig you in deeper? And though you may have become better at dealing with your symptoms, why you still have them? Read this illustrated essay on the nature of circular habits
and how to escape them (på Svenska and en Français below).

The Primary Control - by David Gorman And how do we make sense of the fact that when we stop interfering, somehow we become more co-ordinated and integrated? What is it that takes care of things when we stop trying to? The answers may surprise you as this article presents a radical view of the primary
control.

On Fitness - by David Gorman How the Alexander Technique can shed some light on constructive and unconstructive aspects of fitness programs and exercise (also in French below).

In Our Own Image- by David Gorman
-- A Series of 8 articles on our human design and function
Part 1 - The General Particulars
Part 2 - The Nature of the Torso
Part 3 - From the Ground Up
Part 4 - Talented Tissues
Part 5 - The Suspension System
Part 6 - More Suspense
Part 7 - It’s All Over Now
Part 8 - The Primary Control
This series explores the marvellous in-built design that can function to open us up into lightness and ease when we stop interfering and trying to control ourselves.

Enneagram Studies - The Wheel of Change - by Jeremy Chance In this article Jeremy illustrates one small example familiar to students of Alexander's discoveries: how Frederick Matthias Alexander's (FMA) story is a classic example of moving around the wheel of change as represented by the enneagram.

A Teacher's Perspective of Feelings - by Jeremy Chance "If you memorize your feeling you'll never change", said Marjorie Barstow. Jeremy explores his understanding of the relation of feelings to the Alexander work.

Tomatis Method and the Alexander Technique - by Robert Rickover Tone, pitch, rhythm, harmony - these are among the many terms that can describe the condition of our bodies as well as the quality of sounds we make and hear. Our language is permeated with words and expressions that suggest a deep primal
connection between sound and body. It was F. Matthias Alexander’s desire to improve his voice which led to the far reaching discoveries we now know as the Alexander Technique. Find out about the Tomatis Method in relation to the Alexander Technique (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Language and Movement - by Keith Hjortshoj Why are FM's teaching aphorisms so loved? ...and his books so avoided? Because one was free, and the other fixed, argues Keith Hjortshoj.

A Collection of Short Articles - by Robert Rickover, Jill Freeman and others This group of short articles on various aspects of the Alexander Technique is from STAT's web-site.

On Belief Systems and Learning - A debate on the principles of the Alexander Technique This is the record of a debate started by David Gorman on the Alextech e-mail discussion group on new ways to look at the Alexander Technique that challenge our premises of the work.

The Dancing Self: Conscious Direction of the body in performance - by Jayne Stevens and Martin Leach This paper focusses on Alexander's radical conception of the conscious direction of the body as the self engages and continues to engage in activity, and it relates his ideas directly to the dancing body in performance.

Some Talk of Alexander... - by Alan Mars Straining for notes, both high and low, breathing difficulties, lack of resonance, hoarseness: these are just of the difficulties that beset the choral singer. Alan Mars describes how the Alexander Technique can be of enormous benefit.

Alexander Technique: What is it? - by Larry Stevens What is the Alexander Technique? It's the dancer's secret weapon, says a teacher who works with dancers at Juilliard and the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York.

Applying Ergonomic Principles in the Workplace: How the Alexander Technique can Help- by Holly Sweeney As early as the 18th century, doctors noticed that workers whose jobs required them to maintain certain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal
problems. In the last 20 years, research has clearly established the connection between certain job tasks and repetitive stress injuries, or RSI’s. How can the Alexander Technique help protect you (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Jack's Story - by Jennifer Kellow, RN When a three-month old baby shows no reflexes and all the signs of severe brain damage, what can the Alexander Technique and a dedicated teacher do for him?

Massage Therapy and the Alexander Technique - by Robert Rickover Do you ever experience pain or discomfort when you are giving a massage? Are you sometimes
exhausted at the end of a day’s work? Do you worry about burn out? If so, the Alexander Technique could make a big difference in your life (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Alleviating Arthritis Pain and Discomfort: How the Alexander Technique Can Help - by Glenna Batson, PT, MA The Alexander Technique is a painless and non-invasive method of retraining dysfunctional movement patterns that jeopardize joint health. The Alexander Technique can help a patient in ways frequently neglected by traditional exercise
programs.

Articles on the Alexander Technique in relation to Physical Therapy - (from the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique).

Physical Therapy and the Alexander Technique: on Coming to Terms with the "P" Word - by Marsha Novak, MSPE, PT
The P word? ... you know, posture. The answer to the posture question now lies for me in forms of neuromotor re-education such as the Alexander Technique

Physical Therapy and the Alexander Technique - by Zora Natanblut, RPT, Ph.D. As a physical therapist who specializes in working with chronic pain patients, I have often wondered why some people remain relatively pain- free throughout their lives and others develop crippling disabilities. Some of these people have injuries or illnesses, but it seems that the
accumulation of one’s personal habits, acquired over a life time, have an overwhelming effect on one’s health.

Dressage Links - by Lorna Faraldi The ideas of equitation and Alexander work converge, only the words differ. Lorna takes readers on a comparative journey through the language of each.

Changing the Way You Work: The Alexander Technique - by Carol Prentice The physically demanding work of the farrier presents unique challenges. It requires awkward stances, and along with the weight of the horse can put a tremendous strain on the spine. Find out how the Alexander Technique can
help out the Farrier (illustrated).

Practical Marj - by William Brenner William spent a year at Nebraska working and talking to Marjorie Barstow about her life and work. Here he shares with us his experiences and interviews Marj on her work.

Aphorisms of Marjorie Barstow - collected by Marion Miller and Jeremy Chance During her half-century of teaching, Marjorie voiced many thoughts. There were some gems. Here's a few... (with photos)

One Teacher's Interpretation of Basic Concepts in the Alexander Technique - by Jon Skaranger The Alexander Technique is a quite exciting form of physical training which is unlike most other forms of physical training/education. It is highly recommended. Some of the underlying principles are described below (or rather what I think are the underlaying
principles).